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High On Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips
Reviewed by Amanda S.
If you are looking for a Hollywood fairy tale, then Mackenzie Phillip’s memoir High On Arrival is not the story for you. However, if you are looking for an arresting, painfully honest account of lost innocence, then look no further. Phillip’s tale recounts her days growing up in the dark shadow of her rock star father, surrounded by drugs, alcohol, and the pressures of fame. Her story is not for the faint of heart; much of what Phillips reveals is both shocking and heart-breaking. Still, through it all, she maintains a sense of dignity and personal strength that is ultimately inspiring. She forces the reader to ponder the high cost of fame, the iron grip of drug addiction, and the desire for family and a sense of self. One cannot read this book without cringing, while also feeling an overwhelming surge of compassion and awe. It is mind-boggling how Phillips survived to tell her story, as she had no one to save her and was forced to save herself. It is the autobiography of a woman with a remarkably strong soul, and it is sure to make a lasting impression on the reader.
Reviewed by Amanda S.
If you are looking for a Hollywood fairy tale, then Mackenzie Phillip’s memoir High On Arrival is not the story for you. However, if you are looking for an arresting, painfully honest account of lost innocence, then look no further. Phillip’s tale recounts her days growing up in the dark shadow of her rock star father, surrounded by drugs, alcohol, and the pressures of fame. Her story is not for the faint of heart; much of what Phillips reveals is both shocking and heart-breaking. Still, through it all, she maintains a sense of dignity and personal strength that is ultimately inspiring. She forces the reader to ponder the high cost of fame, the iron grip of drug addiction, and the desire for family and a sense of self. One cannot read this book without cringing, while also feeling an overwhelming surge of compassion and awe. It is mind-boggling how Phillips survived to tell her story, as she had no one to save her and was forced to save herself. It is the autobiography of a woman with a remarkably strong soul, and it is sure to make a lasting impression on the reader.
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